{"id":368204,"date":"2024-05-23T06:47:44","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T06:47:44","guid":{"rendered":"\/forum\/forums\/topic\/transient-structural-failure-analysis-for-a-low-tension-dead-end-clamp\/"},"modified":"2024-05-23T06:52:15","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T06:52:15","slug":"transient-structural-failure-analysis-for-a-low-tension-dead-end-clamp","status":"closed","type":"topic","link":"https:\/\/innovationspace.ansys.com\/forum\/forums\/topic\/transient-structural-failure-analysis-for-a-low-tension-dead-end-clamp\/","title":{"rendered":"Transient Structural Failure Analysis for a Low Tension Dead End Clamp"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi I am new to using ANSYS mechanical and Transient. I am performing a validation study on a low tension dead end clamp as pictured below. The wedge within the Clamp is fixed at the top end and the Clamp itself is being pulled away using the anchoring points on either side using a force of 15KN total. The wedge is nearly rigid and serves to break the clamp apart as its being pulled away with enough force. The simulation is currently being performed within a 1 second end time. The force is ramped up over that period from 5KN to 15KN. The clamp is made of material ADC 12<\/p>\n

A real stress test was conducted similarly using a Universal Testing Machine. And the Clamp achieved failure at a specified force of 14 to 16 KN. However within ANSYS I am unable to achieve the desired result. Location of failure is correct however the value at which failure should occur is not being achieved.<\/p>\n

Do you have any idea what I could be doing wrong? Could it be a contact issue? Perhaps a time step issue? Any help would be greatly appreciated.<\/p>\n

I can provide WB files if needed.<\/p>\n

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